- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Adolescents and adults
- Telehealth throughout Ohio
About Stephen
Stephen Brown is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 36 years of experience. He works with adolescents and adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties. He sees clients throughout Ohio via telehealth and uses practical methods to help people cope and make small, steady changes.
Stephen focuses on clear, skill-based work. He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Sessions begin with a brief check-in about how someone has been feeling and what areas feel most urgent.
His style is calm and measured. He listens, asks straightforward questions, and helps people set achievable goals. Early sessions aim to identify strengths, needs, and the first steps toward those goals.
Stephen has helped people dealing with abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric questions, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and personality-related challenges like avoidant or dependent patterns. He also supports those facing chronic pain, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment issues, and the effects of disaster or major life changes.
Work in sessions is practical and focused on building skills for daily life. Stephen helps people develop ways to manage symptoms, navigate relationships, and adjust behaviors that no longer serve them. Over time he and the client track progress and adjust goals as needed.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Stephen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily challenges by breaking problems into manageable steps.He describes his approach as evidence-based and skill-focused, so work in online sessions centers on clear techniques and homework between meetings. Finding the right approach is collaborative; the therapist and client choose methods based on the client’s needs, goals, and what feels doable for them.
Telehealth is noted as his practice mode throughout Ohio, so check the booking flow to confirm the exact session options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone or video may differ in how much visual connection they provide, which can help someone pick what suits them for energy, bandwidth, or comfort. Confirm available formats before scheduling so sessions match real-life needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems. Additional areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a calm, direct communication style and focuses on practical skills. Sessions emphasize goal setting and clear steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 36 years of experience as a clinician working with adolescents and adults. That experience informs a steady, skill-focused approach.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Ohio and working with clients across the state via telehealth.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes telehealth throughout Ohio. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure of available formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing when you schedule.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. The first meeting focuses on how you have been feeling and setting initial goals.